The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Beckie Andrews (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Tunstall Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1YG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Oaks Community Infant School
Primary · 905m away
The Oaks Infant School
Primary · 905m away
Minterne Community Junior School
Primary · 949m away
Minterne Junior School
Primary · 949m away
ALP Sittingbourne
Independent · 1.0km away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Fulston Manor School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Highsted Grammar School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School?
Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School take?
Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School?
Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School is in Sittingbourne, ME10 1YG, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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